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DK’s history books take you through the human evolution of early man to life in the 21st century. Visually stimulating, DK history books cover the events, the people, the cultures and the inventions that have shaped our modern world. Learn about famous kings, queens, and conquerors; come face to face with your ancestors; explore ancient civilisations from the Romans to the Egyptians; discover the history of weapons; meet military leaders; and understand World War I to II as you take a journey through time. Discover a visual history of humanity like you’ve never seen it before with DK history books.

DK’s history books take you through the human evolution of early man to life in the 21st century. Visually stimulating, DK history books cover the events, the people, the cultures and the inventions that have shaped our modern world. Learn about famous kings, queens, and conquerors; come face to face with your ancestors; explore ancient civilisations from the Romans to the Egyptians; discover the history of weapons; meet military leaders; and understand World War I to II as you take a journey through time. Discover a visual history of humanity like you’ve never seen it before with DK history books.

The definitive visual history of the people, politics and events of the epic conflict that shaped the modern world, World War II
From the build-up of hostility in the years leading up to the war, through to the reverberations still felt in the aftermath, this is a Read more

The Shakespeare Book is the perfect primer to the works of William Shakespeare, packed with witty illustrations and inspirational quotes.
Covering every work, from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet, plus lost Read more

A stunning visual history of the American Civil War
Visually arresting and comprehensive, The American Civil War comes fully reviewed and updated, covering the history, causes and consequences of the conflict, providing eyewitness accounts by soldiers and civilians, Read more

A treasure trove of human creativity from around the world
History of the World in 1000 Objects takes a fresh look at world history, viewing cultures and early civilizations through the objects that they created.
Humanity is defined by our talent for making things Read more

The definitive visual history, from the dawn of photography to the digital age
Photography is a beautiful lavishly illustrated reference book tracing the history of photography from its origins in the 1800s to the global phenomenon of digital photography.
Photography Read more

Great Maps takes a close look at the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappae mundi to Google Earth.
Why do we put north at the top of maps? Which maps show us the way to Heaven, and which show the "land of no sunshine" or the land of "people with Read more

Explore the fascinating life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi
DK Eyewitness Gandhi is a spectacular and informative guide to one of history's most complex and revered personalities. Striking photographs offer you a unique view of Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, tracing his life Read more

Engaging and entertaining reference guide about Ancient Egypt - perfect for younger readers.
From the Great Pyramid of Giza to Tutankhamun's tomb this spectacular non-fiction guide explores one history's most remarkable civilisations. Perfect for homework help Read more

Explore the world, flag by flag
From Antigua to New Zealand discover the flags of the world with this updated edition of Complete Flags of the World.
Learn all about flags from around the world - from the meaning behind country flags, national flags, world flags, Read more

The series that packs a world of knowledge into your pocket
Get fast facts at your fingertips with DK Pocket Eyewitness Ancient Rome, packed with bite-sized chunks of information that make learning about the Roman Empire even more fun. Find out what Romans ate at Read more

A fascinating journey through the history of railways
From the early steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, The Iron Road tells the hidden stories of railway history- the inspired engineering, blood, sweat and tears that went into the construction of Read more